Henry Bolton, Ukip leader ousted in racism scandal, sets up new party

Henry Bolton has set up his own party, called OneNationCHRISTOPHER FURLONG/GETTY IMAGES

The ousted leader of Ukip has launched his own political party. Henry Bolton said yesterday that he had set up OneNation, a “100 per cent Leave” party, to try to unite the UK after a “highly divisive Brexit debate”, and to secure independence for Britain in all areas of law, government and public administration.

Last month Ukip members backed a motion of no confidence in him at an emergency meeting, ending his stint at the helm after less than six months.

Mr Bolton, 55, was criticised by senior party figures after he left his third wife and began a relationship with Jo Marney, 25, a model. She was accused of making racist remarks about Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s fiancée, and describing Grenfell Tower as a…

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